Auer, Charles
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Corporal Charles Auer, United States Marine Corps. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, Corporal Auer gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Charles Auer, born July 17, 1894; died June 6, 1918. From Klickitat County, Washington.
AUER, CHARLES
CPL 20TH MARINES, 5TH MARINE DIVISION
VETERAN SERVICE DATES: Unknown
DATE OF DEATH: 06/07/1918
DATE OF INTERMENT: 09/01/1921
BURIED AT: SECTION 18 SITE 2563
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
AUER, CHAS
CPL 20TH 5TH CALIF MARINES
VETERAN SERVICE DATES: Unknown
DATE OF DEATH: 06/07/1918
DATE OF INTERMENT: Unknown
BURIED AT: SECTION EUROP SITE 2563
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
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